DIY Projects For Your Home
Aug12

DIY Projects For Your Home

By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] Many people do a fantastic job with do-it-yourself (DIY) projects; others – not quite as successful!  I often fall into the latter category, depending on what I’m trying to do.  However, at a recent conference, one of the workshops focused on making your own wet wipes (for cleaning hands and...

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Hopkins County Hospital District Board Of Directors Aug. 12 Meeting Agenda
Aug11

Hopkins County Hospital District Board Of Directors Aug. 12 Meeting Agenda

Hopkins County Hospital DistrictCalled Meeting of Board of Directors Notice is hereby given that a Called Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hopkins County Hospital District will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Noon in the Plaza Conference Room of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic at 113 Airport Road, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 AGENDA Hopkins County Hospital District logo Call to OrderInvocationPublic ForumSwearing in of Tim...

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Saturday Sports Clinic Offered Beginning Aug. 22 At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic Office
Aug11

Saturday Sports Clinic Offered Beginning Aug. 22 At CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic Office

CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs Business News for Aug. 11, 2020 By Holly Ragan, MS, Senior Market Development. CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected] Sulphur Springs, Texas, August 11, 2020 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ. Are you going through the checklist of things to take...

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Cumby ISD Athletics Canceled Until Aug. 24 Due To COVID-19
Aug11

Cumby ISD Athletics Canceled Until Aug. 24 Due To COVID-19

School Still Slated To Start As Scheduled Aug. 13 Cumby ISD COVID-19 protocols went into effect this week after some students reported virus symptoms, then, one confirmed COVID-19 case was reported, according to school officials. School athletic activities have been temporarily canceled, but classes are slated to begin as scheduled this Thursday. Monday afternoon Cumby ISD officials announced the decision to cancel athletic practices...

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Paris Junior Collge Fall Registration Time
Aug11

Paris Junior Collge Fall Registration Time

REGISTRATION TIME The PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus is open and advisors are on hand to register students for the fall semester. Above, PJC Advisor Angela Ellis, left, assists Kylie Spencer of Sulphur Springs as she completes her paperwork for the fall. Arena registration will be held at all three PJC campuses on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Arena registration will be held again at the PJC-Sulphur Springs campus on...

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Aug. 11 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 59 Active Cases In Hopkins County
Aug11

Aug. 11 COVID-19 Update: 3 New Cases, 59 Active Cases In Hopkins County

Three more Hopkins County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom reported at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. No new cases were reported today. That’s 53 new positive COVID-19 results and 48 recoveries for Hopkins County residents reported this month by Hopkins County Emergency Management officials. That brings the total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported for Hopkins County residents...

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Phoebe “Cookie” Lee
Aug11

Phoebe “Cookie” Lee

Private family graveside service for Phoebe “Cookie” Lee, age 59, of Sulphur Springs will be held at East Caney Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation.  Mrs. Lee passed away on Friday, August 5, 2020 at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, Tyler. Phoebe Ann was born on December 30, 1960 to Louis B Person Sr and Hulene Bell Person.  She married Marsel Lee and he preceded her in death in 2019.  Phoebe was a member of Mitchell...

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Meet CeCe
Aug11

Meet CeCe

“Meet CeCe! CeCe is a 4 year-old Shepherd/Pyrenees mix. He was born at the rescue and is one of three from his litter that still haven’t found a home. CeCe is a very loving, very playful, and very big pup! He is always happy to see you and loves giving big hugs! His adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter, and rabies shot. Please contact us by phone at 903-439-5019, email at [email protected],...

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There is no Magical Formula for Watering by Mario Villarino
Aug11

There is no Magical Formula for Watering by Mario Villarino

Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas There is no magical formula or exact rule for watering. Watering is based on the site condition, time of year, type of tree and, most importantly, soil type. Clay soils, while taking longer to wet, will retain moisture longer. Sandy soils,...

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14 SSISD Personnel Changes Approved By Trustees
Aug11

14 SSISD Personnel Changes Approved By Trustees

August 11, 2020 – Sulphur Springs Independent School District Board of Trustees Monday evening approved 14 SSISD personnel changes. Overall, that’s five resignations, seven new hires, one campus change and one inter-district job switch. These changes will impact every campus except Bowie Primary, Sulphur Springs Elementary and the Administration building. SSISD logo School employees whose resignations were accepted by...

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